Is Telugu influenced by Tamil?
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Is Telugu influenced by Tamil?
The Telugu language is not derived from Tamil. Telegu is one of the Dravidian languages, originated along with Gondi (spoken in Madhya Pradesh) and Kovi(spoken in Orissa). It is mainly spoken by the people in the southeastern state of India – Andra Pradesh and Telangana.
Do more people speak Telugu or Tamil?
According to the US Census Bureau’s 2012-2016 American Community Survey five-year estimates data release, 3,21,695 people over the age of five speak Telugu at home. Tamil also figures on this list, with 2,38,699 people speaking Tamil at home. This is the first time that the number of Telugu speakers has been counted.
When did Telugu people migrate to Tamilnadu?
MADURAI: A large number of Telugu speaking people from various parts of Andhra Pradesh started migrating towards Tamil Nadu during the 16th century and when the Nayak rule flourished in Madurai, they started settling in this part of the state as these rulers appointed them to various posts in their administration.
How many Telugu live in Chennai?
Demographic data of Telugu Linguistic people in Tamilnadu
| District | Total Population (Lakhs) | Telugu Population (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariyalur | 7.55 | 1.14 |
| Chennai | 46.47 | 18.4 |
| Coimbatore | 34.58 | 12.11 |
| Cuddalore | 26.06 | 6.53 |
Why do so many Telugu movies use Tamil as a secondary language?
Also many Telugu movies use Tamil as their secondary language when it needs to be used as per story as it is Telugu/ Malayalam in Tamil. Also people belong to both the languages are very fond of movies compared to anyone else in this country.
What is the percentage of Telugu speakers in Tamil Nadu?
Telugu speakers constitute 10\% of Tamilnadu population according to official records. All India Telugu federation claims that There are around 1.95 crore of Telugu speaking people (27\%) living in TN. Telugu speakers have assimilated well into the Tamil society that – they behave more Tamil than Tamils themselves.
How common are Telugu-Tamil intermarriages?
Telugu-Tamil intermarriages are very common. Telugu speakers constitute 10\% of Tamilnadu population according to official records. All India Telugu federation claims that There are around 1.95 crore of Telugu speaking people (27\%) living in TN. Telugu speakers have assimilated well into the Tamil society that – they behave more Tamil tha
Do average Tamil people get along with Telugu people?
As you said, it’s only some Quorans who spew hatred for Telugu people. An average Tamil would get along with an Average Telugu speaker, because we are surrounded by them in TN. Every street would have a Telugu family. Everyone would have a Telugu speaking friend. Telugu-Tamil intermarriages are very common.